Why study this course with LJMU?
Colorectal cancer/bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK with over 42,000 people diagnosed with bowel cancer every year, which accounts for 11% of all new cancer cases. 94% of all new cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 50, whilst 59% of the new cases are diagnosed in people aged 70 plus. 1 in 15 men and 1 in 18 women will be diagnosed with bowel cancer during their lifetime (Cancer Research 2020).
More than 16,000 people die from bowel cancer in the UK every year. It is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK. However bowel cancer mortality rates have been falling since the 1970s. This may be due to earlier diagnosis and better treatment.Bowel cancer is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early.
About your course
Level 7 (postgraduate), 20 Credits
This course has been recently revised and updated to accurately reflect the latest developments within this specialised field.
During the programme, you will examine:
- bowel cancer and polyps: epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, investigations, diagnosis, treatments and outcomes
- the NHS Cancer Plan
- the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme: its development, implementation management and evaluation strategies
- NICE / BSG guidelines
- other gastrointestinal disorders that may influence presentation and endoscopy findings
- medical, psychological and social problems that may influence the diagnostic and treatment pathway
- total case management of patients, including history taking, assessment, decision-making and evaluation
- patient preparation for diagnostic investigations, including bowel preparation, consent for colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigations and fitness for sedation
- understanding colonoscopy reports
- decision-making following colonoscopy, including advanced communication, interpersonal skills, barriers to effective communication, breaking bad news, patient empowerment and patient advocacy
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Professional Practice and Personal Development Planning
20 credits
20 credits
Sociology of Health
20 credits
20 credits
Concepts and Models of Addiction
20 credits
20 credits
Introduction to Research
20 credits
20 credits
Drug and Alcohol Strategy and Legislation
20 credits
20 credits
Care Assessment and Planning
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Prevention
20 credits
20 credits
Community Involvement and Engagement
20 credits
20 credits
Treatment and Recovery Approaches in Mental Health
20 credits
20 credits
Independent Research Project
20 credits
20 credits
Advanced Professional Practice and Personal Development Planning
20 credits
20 credits
Harm Reduction
20 credits
20 credits
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
The programme is delivered over 10 months, with a total of 400 hours of learning. In response to the COVID crisis all module delivery will be via the virtual classroom with self-directed learning material available on the I.T. platform Canvas.
This programme is offered twice a year, with intakes in September and March.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for successful completion of this programme.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
You will be assessed via a competency-based portfolio and a 4000 word case study.
Course tutors
Tuition fees and funding
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament. In the event of such a change, any fee increase will be subject to a maximum cap of 10% of the total course cost as originally stated at the time of your offer.
Entry requirements
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Qualification requirements
A levels
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and curent employment.
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